McMullen was convicted of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, sexual assault, indecent assault and corruption of minors by a Franklin County jury on April 4.

In an emotional testimony, a 17-year-old girl told the jury about the years of sexual abuse she endured from McMullen, from when she was 6 years old up until the age of 13.

During the sentencing hearing, the girl was present but did not wish to speak to Franklin County Judge Angela Krom, who formed the sentence.

McMullen's wife and daughter spoke at the hearing, begging the court to understand that they never had any problems and wished for the least severe punishment possible. A member of McMullen's community, a woman who runs a food pantry, spoke to his desire to help with the pantry.

"He was very kind," she said. "He always presented himself in an appropriate manner."

She said he wanted to serve and help.

McMullen did not want to speak to the court prior to sentencing.

Krom told McMullen that she considered all of his family and friends' comments, along with what she felt was the credible testimony of the victim and the allegations that were posed. Krom said McMullen made invasive actions on the girl, including a rape that caused her to pass out due to the trauma.

A majority of the jail time came from three charges: rape of a child, sexual assault and corruption of minors. The rest had jail sentences that ran concurrently. There is a $300 fine on the rape of a child charge, plus $50 fines on every other charge, amounting to $550 in fines.

McMullen is prohibited from having contact with the girl or any other minors.